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How Cork to Belfast free trade zones could make the fightback against Brexit

In a bid to offset some of the loss of competitiveness by British industry after Brexit.

celebrity

Cheryl 'could have gone off rails'

Cheryl Fernandez-Versini could have "easily gone off the rails".

world

Quirky World ... Heavily made-up woman on make-up theft charge

MAKE-UP MUGSHOT

world

Two jailed in Britain for abusive tweets

world

Man and woman plead guilty to tweets menacing feminist campaigner

world

Couple who won Euromillions jackpot to divorce

World’s oldest shipping company goes into liquidation

The world’s oldest shipping company has sold its last vessel and is going out of business, according to the liquidator.

Fri, 10 Aug, 2012

It was a long, long way from Tipperary

IT’s 20 years since the iconic movie Thelma and Louise, a cult classic about two women’s wonderful road trip across the US.

Sat, 06 Aug, 2011

Man counts his blessings after both lungs are replaced

A TIPPERARY man who underwent a life-saving operation to replace both of his lungs says that he feels better than he ever did.

Thu, 17 Mar, 2011

Britain still in grip of big freeze

Weather-weary Britons battled ice and snow today to either get away for the Christmas break or to do last-minute shopping.

Thu, 23 Dec, 2010

With Thailand on the edge, there is one man who could yet save the nation

WITH his slim features, impeccable manners and winning smile, 44-year-old Abhisit Vejjajiva appeared like a boy sent to do a man’s job. The Thai prime minister was passing through Europe last month trying to reassure international investors and I was asked along to hear him speak.

Wed, 15 Apr, 2009

Group to release Troubles resolution report

The group considering how to deal with the legacy of the North's Troubles will today reveal their plans to British and Irish politicians behind closed doors.

Tue, 21 Oct, 2008

Virgin has 'best bid on the table' for Northern Rock

Virgin boss Richard Branson said today he believed he had “the best bid on the table” for the ailing Northern Rock bank.

Sat, 19 Jan, 2008

Sting becomes a doctor

Sting is being awarded an honorary degree at Newcastle University yesterday - and he will be given the title of Doctor of Music (Dmus) at the ceremony.

Sat, 06 May, 2006

Lotto win for Liz Taylor

HER namesake loves the lavish lifestyle and latest lotto winner, Elizabeth Taylor, can afford a little pampering herself now.

Tue, 23 Nov, 2004

'The One and Only' is complete garbage

Newcastle-upon-Tyne is one of the most exciting cities in the United Kingdom … it doesn't deserve this garbage!

Fri, 21 Feb, 2003

Blair's constituents oppose Iraq stance: Poll

More than two-thirds of Tony Blair’s own constituents say his stance on Iraqi is not in Britain’s interests, according to a poll published today.

Sun, 02 Feb, 2003

Diana's former home becomes scene of mourning

Britain's Kensington Palace has become a scene of mourning on the fifth anniversary of Princess Diana's death.

Sat, 31 Aug, 2002

Jurys Doyle reveals £17.9m hotel scheme

Jurys Doyle Hotel Group has revealed plans for a £17.9m development in Newcastle-upon-Tyne after revealing robust year-end results.

Thu, 12 Jul, 2001

Officials travel to area of kidnapping

British and Danish officials in Bangladesh have travelled to the area where a British civil engineer and two Danes were abducted in a bid to secure their release.

Sun, 18 Feb, 2001

Corrs to perform concert in memory of dead mum

The Corrs are tonight staging a fund-raising concert in the city where their mother died 14 months ago.

Mon, 08 Jan, 2001

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